OnePlus Nord CE5
OnePlus
PKR 82,999
76/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
OnePlus Nord CE5 vs ZTE nubia A57
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 May 2026.
The short answer
The OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 82,999.
ZTE nubia A57
Nubia
PKR 36,499
48/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOnePlus Nord CE5 takes it by 28.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 46,500 less.
- OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 57.5W faster.
- OnePlus Nord CE5 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- OnePlus Nord CE5 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- OnePlus Nord CE5 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- OnePlus Nord CE5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE5 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE5 | ZTE nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 82,999 | PKR 36,499 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional) | July 30, 2026 |
| Dimensions | Not listed | 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | Not listed | 193 g |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.7 inches | 6.75-inch Better |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.) Better | 720 × 1570 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | basic scratch-resistant glass | Unspecified. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali (variant not confirmed) | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 15 ( OxygenOS ) | Android 16 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB Better | 64GB/128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated microSDXC Slot |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better | 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K @30fps | 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | Fast charging (likely 80W or higher) Better | 22.5W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes (version not confirmed) | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?
OnePlus Nord CE5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of OnePlus Nord CE5 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?
OnePlus Nord CE5 is listed at PKR 82,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 46,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?
OnePlus Nord CE5 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord CE5 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?
OnePlus Nord CE5 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 22W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE5 or ZTE nubia A57?
OnePlus Nord CE5 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).
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